104 acres hosted by Joseph C.
6 tent sites
Joseph is a Star Host
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Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
100% 
11 ratings · 10 reviews
Erik H.recommends
July 29, 2024
Ceremony Site - Island Mine Lake
Mineral Collecting Paradise.
Great Spot to camp and collect minerals. The owners are very pleasant.
Mike A.recommends
July 27, 2024
Tripp Mine Primary Site
Great stay
A great night under the stars. Tom and Joseph are good people and the mine has plenty of good specimens for all.
The bullfrogs kept cadence all night, but no encounters with any other animals.
Primitive sites that I would visit again and recommend to anyone interested in camping and rockhounding.
Breida M.recommends
June 23, 2024
Ceremony Site - Island Mine Lake
So secluded and peaceful! The fireflies over the lake at night made the nights magical. Thank you, Joseph!
Sam Y.recommends
June 12, 2024
Ceremony Site - Island Mine Lake
The owner was really informative about the land and minerals found there. Was a nice site. Definitely bring bug spray!!!
Matt B.recommends
June 4, 2024
Ceremony Site - Island Mine Lake
Overnights at the pond
Beautiful view of the pond, took a quick dip in the cold water after a hot June day collecting minerals at the mine. Used the canoe too. Fireflies put on a show at night around my tent and the resident beaver slapped his tail letting me know this was his territory. Very peaceful. Joe is a pleasant host and happy to talk about the mines.
Melissa E.recommends
May 19, 2024
Tripp Mine Primary Site
Rockhounding Camper’s Dream
Joe is a wonderful host of this Rockhounder’s Paradise!!
He is super nice, very responsive to questions or concerns whether was via the app, text messages or in person & has extensive knowledge of the property, and can point out which area is best for finding rose, smoky, clear or milky quartz, garnets, schorl (black tourmaline), and beryls.
Suggestions for guests:
- If you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs because the frogs are loud
- If you’ve got sore joints, bring padding for under your sleeping bag
- BUG SPRAY!
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